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LANHAM, Md., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has announced the winners of its 2012 Perpetual Pavement Awards. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130402/MM86506) The award is given to the state transportation department owners of asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old and have never had a structural failure. The average interval between resurfacing of each winning pavement must be no less than 13 years. The road must demonstrate...

New locker provides "peace of mind" bicycle storage while complimenting a modern architectural approach. Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd., North America’s premier supplier of bike racks, bollards, and custom castings, announced the next step in the development of its secure bike-parking line today with the launch of the model R-8281Bike Locker. An innovative storage system, the model R-8281 bike locker melds a secure box-like construction with a...

Ten Basic Maintenance Procedures to Keep Your Car Operating at its Best BETHESDA, Md., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and...

Crashes on Pennsylvania Highways Decrease HARRISBURG, Pa., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There were 1,310 people killed in crashes on Pennsylvania roads last year, the third-lowest number on record and 24 more than in 2011. Areas of highway safety, toughened by laws Governor Tom Corbett has signed, also saw reductions in fatalities and crashes. PennDOT data from police reports also shows that there were 124,062 crashes on Pennsylvania roadways in 2012, a decrease from...

~ Latest INRIX Gridlock Index (IGI) Shows Highest Increase in Traffic Congestion in Two Years KIRKLAND, Wash., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gridlock in the U.S. has staged a dramatic comeback after two years of post-recession lows. Data from the most recent INRIX Gridlock Index (IGI) shows that traffic jumped by almost 10 percent during February - the largest year-over-year increase recorded by IGI in two years, and a healthy sign of rising economic activity across 100 metro areas....

Surprise! New infographic shows that drivers of big, scary trucks are actually safer. TUSCALOOSA, Ala., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When 18-wheelers and passenger vehicles collide, it's no surprise that fatality rates are higher than in crashes without a truck. Still, thanks to technology improvements, trucker safety training and other factors, truck-related fatality rates have dropped by more than half in 35 years. But who usually causes those wrecks? U.S. Department of...

A plastic post cover by Reliance Foundry is transformed into a one-of-a-kind charging station that is generating a "buzz." Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) March 26, 2013 Last week, Rick Hesel, a self-taught electronics expert, unveiled an extremely unique and "green," custom-built plastic bollard. After placing an order for a P28 Tesla, he began searching for ways to improve the electric charging system that had been installed outside his townhome and his ingenuity has led to...

LONDON, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings revealed that while 40% of Britons driving abroad do not familiarise themselves with the relevant Highway Code, 60% believe they know the local drink drive limit Over 40% of British holidaymakers who drive while abroad fail to research the highway code of the country they will be travelling in, it has been revealed. However despite this, 63% of those questioned in the survey of over 1400 people, were confident they knew...

STARTING TODAY Country Music Fans Have the Power to Vote for Entertainer of the Year and ACM New Artist of the Year at www.VoteACM.com ENCINO, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Country Music, the Ram Truck brand and Kohl's Department Stores announced today that fan voting is now open for the Entertainer of the Year award, which will be powered by Ram for the fourth year in a row, as well as the ACM New Artist of the Year award, which will be...

GPSTrackIt adds to its fleet management offerings with new alerts and reporting for vehicle rapid acceleration and hard braking. In addition, users of the company’s Fleet Manager system can send text or email alerts if a driver isn’t wearing their seat belt. Temecula, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2013 New alerts available in GPSTrackIt’s Fleet Manager application offer added monitoring capabilities to their already extensive suite of event, location, and maintenance alerts. Users are now...